ENPS School News
Introducing David Foley and Tandy Johnson
Principal News - Term 4 Week 9
Hi everyone
It was pleasing to see the Year 5 Naplan results that were posted in the media today. The school leads the local area across all Naplan areas. Well done to our students and teachers.
We start December on a high after completing a successful Prep transition program for Kinder kids for 2024. The final camp for the year ends Friday 6th December. The year 3 Camp was held at Camp ADANAC in Yarra Junction. It is a huge organisational process to make our outdoor education program operate smoothly. Our experienced staff and great planning has been valuable in ensuring everyone has a memorable experience. We are very grateful to the parent helpers who attended and worked very hard to contribute to the students’ experience. The children loved the opportunity to go on camp and it remains a highlight of the school year for students.
Year 3 + 4 swimming program commences Monday 2th December for seven sessions. We are able to offer this program due to a DET funding grant.
Next Friday we are holding our annual awards assembly. We will be starting at 2:40 on the court. There will be extraordinary awards presented to students. You will be contacted if your child is receiving an award so that you can attend.
2025 Planning: The DoE is shifting a 5 module relocatable from the top area along Lower road during the January break. The DOE is removing older buildings from schools. This decision provides the opportunity to gain a larger playground space for our year 5 and 6 students. It is exciting to regain a full size basketball court.
Our leadership team for 2025 includes the same staff: Tandy Johnson and David Foley sharing Principal roles and Stephen Hayes and Shelley Gunn sharing Assistant Principal roles. Cara Grant and Michelle Lucas continue to coordinate and lead our Curriculum Development and programs. Janine Tucker continues in the role of Mental Health and Wellbeing coordinator. The overall plan provides strong leadership and depth and is very exciting for the school and our leadership and middle managers.
Here is the latest update of classrooms for 2025: We will operate 21 classes and we are very pleased to offer the following structure. Today, the mix of students per class and all year levels are identified below. Class grouping and class teachers:
Preps will have 18/19 students per class x 3 classes with Josh Darling, Kate Doherty, Melissa Osman and Hayley Reynolds
Year 1 will have 20/21 students per class x 3 classes with Nadia Bovalino, Alicia Scott, Lisa Smith, Kate Hocking and Charlotte Hay
Year 2 will have 24 students per class x 3 classes with Nicole Ryan, Belinda Smith, Kate Petty, Jess Rogers and Nikki Jones
Year 3 + 4 will have 22/23 students per class x 6 classes with Kristy Ayres, Alicia Moore, Michelle Lucas, Janine Tucker, Matthew Georges, Ari Levacic, Natasha Soundy and Claire Amsellem
Year 5 + 6 will have 25 students per class x 6 classes with Celine D’Avoiine, Jarrod Wait, Cara Grant, Rachel Hanslow-Sells, Michael Farrell and Sarah Banbury
Specialists include:
Visual Arts: Wendy Hayes and Ellen Canny
Performing Arts: Kate Hocking and Chrissy Jedrys
H&PE: Sarah Van Nieukerk
Auslan: Jess Rogers
Library: Andrea Pierce
Science: Michelle Mercer
Our student placement process for classes has been determined. In each class we have a mix of student attributes that include academic, social and emotional considerations across each level to form even groups. We had some transition sessions earlier this week and students met their teachers and peers for 2025.
Student reports are being finalised and will be shared with families next Friday
Other great initiatives on offer will include the Tutor Learning Initiative (TLi). Our school has received funding to assign a part-time teacher to lead programs tutoring students who need assistance in core curriculum.
Student Excellence program. This is a highly valued initiative that is funded for 2025. Student extension in literacy and numeracy is provided for middle and senior years students.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator initiative has enabled our school to support teachers and students. With continuing funding from DoE we have reappointed Janine Tucker to coordinate a range of specific initiatives from the mindfulness centre. The program and support Janine provides for staff and students is excellent.
Additional Services for 2025: We have a talented group of staff working to offer a comprehensive and integrated support model. This team support our class teachers and includes Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapist, Disability Inclusion manager and a co-ordinator, Visiting Teacher Service staff for hearing and vision, Support and Extension teachers Integration Aides.
Our Instrumental Music program continues for 2025 with Adam Roach’ Music School. Adam Roach has been teaching guitar and drums at ENPS for 22 years and has employed staff to lead drums, guitar, keyboard and singing in small group configurations. This is an exciting opportunity to introduce your child to learning a musical instrument at school. The program will be open to all year levels.
Future dates for 2025. Are you ready !
Tuesday 28 Jan: Teachers only day for preparation and administration
Wednesday 29 Jan: Curriculum Day: Teachers only attend school.
Thursday 30 Jan: Prep Interview day and Year 1 – 6 students commence their first day.
Friday 31 Jan: Preps commence their first day 9.00 am – 12.50 pm
Thanks again to all our students, parents and staff who make up the ENPS school community.
Regards David Foley and Tandy Johnson
Upcoming Dates /Events to Remember
| December 2024 | Permission or Payment Due | |
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| 10th | Year 7 Orientation Day | |
| 11th | Christmas Carol Concert | |
| 16th | Year 6 Graduation | 12/12/24 |
| 18th | Prep Big Day In | 16/12/24 |
| 18th | Year 2 BDO | 13/12/24 |
| 18th | Year 4 BDO | 13/12/24 |
| 18th | Year 5/6 Survivor Day | 13/12/24 |
| 19th | Year 1 Big Day In | 13/12/24 |
| 19th | Year 5/6 Funfields BDO | |
| 20th | Final Assembly. Dismiss 1:30pm |
Compass News:
| 2025 Student Stationery Packs. - Ordering Instructions. |
| 2025 Year 3 Ipad Program |
| 2024 Year 6 Graduation Tickets |
| Eltham North Primary School Vacation Care Calendar |
| 2025 Parent Contribution Payments |
| Lost Property PFA Sorted for the Year |
| 2024 ENPS Christmas Concert |
| Cereal Box Domino Chain & Donation drive |
Student of the Week 8
| Class | Child | Reason |
| Prep A | All of prep A | For showing the school value of achievement. I was so proud of the focus and positive attitude you displayed during our essential assessment testing. Super work, Prep A!
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| Prep B | Xavier
Hunter | For showing the school value of Achievement. Xavier I am really proud of the effort you have put into your work this week. Keep up the great work.
For showing the school value of Achievement by trusting herself and having a go, especially in our spelling lessons
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| Prep C | Isaac
Evie | For showing all fo the school values. Isaac we have loved teaching you this year, and you should be so proud of all that you have achieved. Well done.
For showing all the school values. Evie you have been such a wonderful role model for all of our class. Well done on a fabulous year.
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| 1A | Eric | For showing the school value of Achievement. Eric’s dedication to extending his learning. Through consistent effort, curiosity, and a commitment to his extend his knowledge. Congratulations Eric keep up the amazing learning! |
| 1B | Oscar | For showing the school value of cooperation, empathy and respect. Oscar has been a great helper this week and has been following lots of instructions with his active listening.
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| 1C | Phoebe | For showing the school value of Achievement in math. WEll done Phoebe, you have been a math super star by using a number of different strategies to calculate and show your answers.
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| 2A | Edgar | For showing the school value of Achievement. It has been wonderful to watch Edgar putting up his hand to share his ideas and have a go at different tasks.
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| 2B | Rose | For showing the school value of Achievement. Rose, you consistently push yourself across all learning areas. You strive for excellence, embrace feedback, and set an outstanding example for your peers. |
| 2C | All of 2c | For showing the school values while I have been away this week. Thank you for making great choices
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| 3A | Freya | For showing all the school values of CARE. Freya, you are an amazing role model in 3A. You are kind, caring and respectful to all your teachers and peers.
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| 3B | Idris | For showing the school value of achievement. I love the way you push and challenge yourself in our maths sessions.
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| 3C | Elise | For showing the school values of CARE. Elise you are a delightful member of our class who comes to school ready to learn every day. You try you very best and challenge yourself and I love seeing your enthusiasm for learning. Keep up the wonderful work!
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| 4A | Madi | For showing the value of Achievement and Respect. Madi you have had a wonderful year, you are a hard-working student who does their best and always shows respect to their classmates and teachers.
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| 4B | All of 4B | For showing the school value of Achievement. You have all done such a wonderful job of your inquiry projects and we are all looking forward to being able to share them next week.
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| 4C | Thomas
Maddie | For showing the school value of CARE. Thomas we are so proud of the way you approach school, your respectful behaviour and the effort you put into your work. Congratulations.
For showing the school value of CARE. Maddie, you are a respectful, cooperative and kind student and we love having you as part of 4C. Congratulations |
| 5A | Ivy | For showing the school value of cooperation. Ivy, well done noticing and acting when things need to be done. Great work!
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| 5B | Grace | For showing the school value of Achievement. Grace, you have really excelled in the writing extension group and your speech for SLIP was outstanding. Keep up the amazing work!
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| 5C | Finn | For showing the school value of achievement. Thank you for sharing your entertaining writing so enthusiastically with the class! Great job, Finn!
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| 6A | Annabelle | For showing the school value of Achievement. Well done Annabelle on giving everything 100%.
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| 6B | Inara | For consistently showing all of the school values! Inara you are kind, respectful and hard working and we have been so lucky to have you in 6B! |
| 6C | Felix | For showing all the school CARE values. Felix consistently strives to achieve his best, to show respect to his teachers and peers and to be kind.
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| PERFORMING ARTS | For showing the school value of | |
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| AUSLAN | For showing the school value of
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| Library | For showing the school value of
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| Science | 1A | For showing the school values of respect and achievement. Thank you for the respect shown this week and congratulations on your learning and achievements in science this year! |
ENPS Christmas Concert:
Don't forget ENPS Christmas Concert on Wednesday 11th at 6:00pm on the Assembly Court. The Eltham Rotary Club will be putting on a Sausage Sizzle. Bring a picnic basket and rug to enjoy the Christmas sing a long with a visit from Santa.
Office News / Reminders
Recycle your old phone with "They're Calling On You" to raise imporatnt funds for gorilla conservation.
We have a box in the office receiption area f you have old phones you wish to recycle.
